Playing Defense as a Lesbian Mom

May 16, 2013 by

“I’m gay.”

The first time I had to say that out loud was beyond difficult but so full of relief at the same time. Every “coming out” story is different. However, you don’t just “come out” once. When you are gay, you just may have to do it more than once. It’s more like 1,000 times. Per year.

Pretty much with most people you meet or are in personal contact with from that moment forward. You “come out” again and again. Every time you are faced with that moment, the moment where you need to respond to the “what does your husband do?”or “are you two (pointing to Lo) sisters?” type of question, you think very quickly about:  Read more...

  • What is the situation I’m in at this moment?
  • How much of a conversation you want to start here?

This is Me: Cara

Sep 24, 2012 by

 

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  • I have a son who just turned two.  He is, as is my husband, more than I had ever let myself dream of.  They surprise and delight me and fill my heart every day.  They also frustrate the crap outta me =)
  • I have an awesome husband who rubs my feet almost every night.  He is the smartest person I know and I am so grateful to have him in my life.
  • I love “Date Nights”
  •  When I had my son, I was hopeful to not have any interventions.  I ended up with every intervention and a C-section, but it was all good.  He didn’t seem to suffer for lack of vaginal flora.
  •  I nursed my son until he self-weened at 11 months.
  •  I don’t believe in “Nipple Confusion”.

This is Me: Jen

Aug 20, 2012 by

I’ve been blogging here for a few months already but I just realized I’d never shared with you my “This is Me,” so voilà!  Read more...

  • I have two boys, ages 3.5 and 22 months.  They are the loves of my life.  I always knew I wanted to have kids but now that they are here, I feel more love for them than I could have imagined.  I know it’s a cliché, but they definitely do make me want to be a better person. When I hear my older son take a tone or see him throw a nasty face, I always think, “Wow.  Is that what I sound/look like to them?  Gotta work on that.” 

This is Me: Kate

May 18, 2012 by

* I sometimes feel like I don’t truly belong blogging here as I’m home with my children all day and I only work at naptimes and I don’t make very much money.

* Some people think I must be incredibly patient since I homeschool and am with my children all the time. I am becoming more patient as the years go by, but it is by no means a natural virtue of mine.

* The only way I can homeschool is to unschool ~ unschooling is allowing the children to lead their own learning and pursue their own interests. If I had to sit down with a curriculum I would not last a single hour.

* I’ve always laid down with my babies during naptime ~ ALWAYS. It’s my downtime, worktime and I really look forward to it. Most days there is nothing more important to me than naptime.  Read more...

This is Me: Sarah

May 17, 2012 by

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  1. I’m a part-time working mother to two beautiful, spunky, lovey, and physical girls.
  2. I have had two C-Sections and breastfed both of my daughters (for ten months). I supplemented with my first daughter and exclusively breastfed my second daughter. One of my daughters had reoccurring ear infections and a food allergy and the other has asthma. Hello? I thought this was not supposed to happen to breastfed babies? But, you know what, there are a lot worse things your children could be born with, so I will not complain!
  3. Sometimes I listen to the Fresh Beat Band in the car…when I’m alone.
  4. I’m pregnant for the third time, and this time is by far the most difficult. I’ve felt tired, sick, or a combination of both for the past 21 weeks, but I’m going to enjoy EVERY moment!

This is Me: Patty

May 16, 2012 by

This is me (and my girls).

My name is Patricia Mary but I prefer to be called “Patty.”  I do not like to be called Pat.

I am am a workers’ compensation defense attorney and I try my hardest to be a good friend, a nice relative, a loving wife and most importantly, a kickass mom.

I do my best not to judge others and not to hold grudges.

I am not religious but I do have faith.

I wish I had more patience.

I have ink – a butterfly on the left side of my lower back.  Read more...

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